Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra dupe — cheaper alternatives

Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra: released in 2025, white floral, citrus and yellow floral, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra dupe?

The closest Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra dupe we found is Giorgio Armani Armani Prive Rouge Malachite — 84% match, about $445 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Carthusia Intenso di GinestraProjection
1Giorgio Armani Armani Prive Rouge Malachite84%about $445 (+178%)7h vs 9h8/10
2Givenchy Amarige83%about $45 (−72%)8h vs 9h7/10
3Givenchy Ysatis79%about $55 (−66%)8h vs 9h9/10
4Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud White Edition76%about $55 (−66%)6h vs 9h8/10
5Giorgio Armani Armani Code Elixir75%about $180 (+13%)7h vs 9h8/10
  1. Giorgio Armani Armani Prive Rouge Malachite — 84% scent match

    Leans into a similar opulent white floral and warm vanillic direction as Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra, though at a steeper price point.

    It shares its white floral, tuberose and yellow floral accords with Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 2,993 community ratings.

  2. Givenchy Amarige — 83% scent match

    Evokes the opulent white and yellow floral richness found in Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra, sharing a similarly vibrant and commanding presence.

    It shares its white floral, sweet and yellow floral accords with Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra, opens on Neroli too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 9,251 community ratings.

  3. Givenchy Ysatis — 79% scent match

    Shares an aromatic floral profile reminiscent of Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra, carrying a classic soapy and spicy depth on the skin.

    It shares its white floral, yellow floral and sweet accords with Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 3,605 community ratings.

  4. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud White Edition — 76% scent match

    Presents a clean white floral and citrus opening that sits comfortably in the same aromatic family as Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra.

    It shares its citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords with Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 117 community ratings.

  5. Giorgio Armani Armani Code Elixir — 75% scent match

    Brings a warm, sweet, and aromatic warmth reminiscent of the richer base qualities in Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra.

    It shares its citrus and sweet accords with Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 497 community ratings.

Which Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra dupe is cheapest?

Givenchy Amarige, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra.

Which Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra dupe lasts longest?

Givenchy Amarige, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra.

Which Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra dupe is closest to the original?

Giorgio Armani Armani Prive Rouge Malachite, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra itself sells from €145 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Giorgio Armani Armani Prive Rouge Malachite actually costs about $415 a year MORE than Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Givenchy Amarige comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Carthusia Intenso di Ginestra notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-23.